Buses transporting the torch bearers paraded along the route. They didn't make all of them walk the whole way. I'd always wondered about that.

We caught a glimpse of the torch bearer who would be taking up the flame just steps away from us. I believe this is Aine Ni Choisdealbha, a student with an impressive pedigree from Trinity College. Biographies of all the torch bearers can be found here.

Aine waited in anticipation for the runner to round the corner.

We knew the time was near when a Garda rode up on a bicycle.

Finally, a motorcade came into view.

Just beyond the police escort, the torch bearer appeared.

The ceremonial flame was exchanged as the crowd looked on.

Aine started her leg of the relay trailing behind a van full of photographers.

One final bus made the scene after the torch had departed...

Who did we see onboard?...pop superstars Jedward. They were sporting the torch and their signature Jed Head.

This was a fitting start to an Olympic summer. We have tickets to a few events in London so stay tuned for more stories and pictures from the Games!